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Finally something good, Stefan Sagmeister back at La Gaîté Lyrique for an optimistic exhibition.

La Gaîté Lyrique returns to its major exhibitions with "Finally, Something Good," on view from October 15, 2026 to April 18, 2027. Stefan Sagmeister turns statistics and data into artworks to explore the world’s long-term evolution.

Hip Hop Talents 2026: the final round of the dance, rap and street-art contest at La Gaîté Lyrique

Ready to meet the new talents of French hip-hop? La Gaîté Lyrique hosts the Hip Hop Talents final, a competition mixing rap, dance, and street art, this Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Moomin pop-up shop in Paris: a temporary store dedicated to the hero of Tove Jansson’s books

It's a historic first! This autumn, the Moomins land in Paris, setting up shop for three weeks in a pop-up store in the 2nd arrondissement. Read on for more about this exclusive pop-up, dedicated to the famous character from the books by Finnish author and illustrator Tove Jansson.

A free exhibition upends our relationship with objects at La Gaîté Lyrique during Paris Design Week 2026.

La Gaîté Lyrique puts a little disorder into design with a free exhibition that probes the accumulation and standardization of objects, on view from September 10 to 14, 2026 for Paris Design Week.

Read & Shine: the free, socially engaged literary festival making its return to La Gaîté Lyrique

Literature takes over La Gaîté Lyrique this Saturday, September 19, 2026, on the occasion of the fourth edition of the Read & Shine festival. Placed under the banner of feminism and anti-racism, this free event brings people together for round-table discussions, family-friendly workshops, and engaged conversations.

Angélique Kidjo and Youssou Ndour to perform at the Grand Rex in Paris in March 2027

Angélique Kidjo and Youssou Ndour join forces for an exceptional concert scheduled for next spring in Paris! Catch the iconic Beninese singer and the in-demand Senegalese star on the Grand Rex stage on Wednesday, March 24, 2027 for a one-of-a-kind evening.

Quatorze, Babi's new Southwestern counter

Babi expands its family in the Sentier with Quatorze, a new counter inspired by the Southwest opening in September 2026. Tapas to share, seasonal produce, and wines from small producers will be on the menu, just a few doors down from the original restaurant.

The Journées Particulières 2026 in Paris: Fred opens his doors and dusts off his archival pieces

This year, Fred has a prime opportunity to put his archives in the spotlight. From October 16 to 18, 2026, LVMH’s Journées Particulières coincide with the Maison’s 90th anniversary, and the store on Rue de la Paix will open to the public free of charge.

The Journées Particulières 2026 in Paris: Celine opens its couture workshops for the first time

For the first time, CELINE opens its ready-to-wear ateliers to the public in Paris. Mark your calendars for October 16–18, 2026, for a free tour organized as part of LVMH’s Journées Particulières.

Duck & Champagne: the season returns with great taste under the skylight

September pulls in the crowds to Passage des Panoramas. At 57, in François Marquis's former chocolate shop, Canard & Champagne bets on an unorthodox yet perfectly executed pairing: French duck and sparkling wine. Here’s what to order there this season.

The Passage des Panoramas, the covered arcade where people have been strolling for over two centuries

Opened in 1799 on the Grands Boulevards, the Passage des Panoramas takes its name from two grand trompe-l'œil spectacles that are now gone. More than two centuries on, restaurants, collectors and vintage décor continue to keep the place alive.

The Grand Cerf Passage, a covered passage with the air of a glass cathedral

With its 12-meter-high glass roof, the Passage du Grand-Cerf houses Paris's tallest skylight among the city's covered passages. Discover the striking architecture of this former coach terminus, now a haven for artisans and creators.

The Passage des Princes, a covered passage that was completely razed... only to be rebuilt.

A stone's throw from the Grands Boulevards, the Passage des Princes has a rather tumultuous history. Opened in 1860, it was completely demolished in 1985 and rebuilt ten years later; this covered passage in the 2nd arrondissement is also regarded as the last of its kind to be erected in Paris in the 19th century.

La Galerie Vivienne, the glass-roofed arcade with stunning mosaics near the Palais-Royal

Discover the Galerie Vivienne, a historic gem in the heart of Paris, open since 1826 and listed as a historic monument. It's a must-see in Paris, especially when it rains.

La Galerie Colbert, the covered passage that conceals a spectacular glass-roofed rotunda

Connaissez-vous la Galerie Colbert ? Dans le 2e arrondissement, elle révèle une rotonde imposante coiffée d’une coupole de verre, vestige d’une galerie parisienne née en 1826 pour rivaliser avec sa célèbre voisine, la Galerie Vivienne.

Le Passage du Caire, one of Paris's oldest—and indeed longest—covered passages.

Located in the lively Strasbourg-Saint-Denis district, the Passage du Caire is setting records. Built in 1798, it is one of the oldest covered passages in the capital... but also the longest!

The Passage Choiseul, one of Paris's longest covered passages

Under its long glass roof, the Passage Choiseul stretches nearly 200 meters through Paris’s 2nd arrondissement. Opened in 1827, this shopping arcade has welcomed writers, publishers, fashion designers, and theatergoers from the nearby venues.

The Bourg-l'Abbé Passage, a covered arcade saved from Paris's transformations

A stone’s throw from the Passage du Grand-Cerf, the Passage du Bourg-l’Abbé has become more discreet. This covered arcade in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, built in 1828, now stretches only 47 meters. Behind its monumental entrance lie a glass roof, ancient decorations and two imposing caryatids laden with symbols.

Repetto rue de la Paix, the historic address for pointe shoes and ballet flats that have become iconic

Repetto's first boutique in Paris, at 22 Rue de la Paix, chronicles more than sixty years of dance, pointe work, and the now-iconic ballet flats. From the studio to the street, these silhouettes have since captivated far beyond dancers, and the address now attracts as many ballet enthusiasts as fashion lovers.

Cartier on Rue de la Paix, the historic address where the house has been dazzling since 1899.

Cartier has honed its style at 13 rue de la Paix for over a century. Reimagined in 2022, the historic address today brings together jewelry, watchmaking, heritage salons, and workshops across six floors.